In celebration of the London Palladium’s centenary, Network are about to release a 3-DVD set containing some of the best of what remains in the archives for the original run from the 1950s and ‘60s, with hosts including Tommy Trinder, Bruce Forsyth and Jimmy Tarbuck.

It also includes the special two-hander show from February 1961 that featured only Norman Wisdom and Bruce Forsyth.

Gent confirms John Barry's absence. Arnold to accept award instead The organisation of the Ghent Film Festival has confirmed in an email to us that John Barry will not be present at the festival concert celebrating his music to accept thelifetime achievement award in person, due to health reasons. David Arnold will now accept the award in his name. 11 October, 2010

Update: Peter Greenhill had a quick word with David Arnold, after the charity showing of 'Psycho' at the Empire, Leicester Sq, London, when he did a signing with Christopher Gunning and Anne Dudley. Pete mentioned the Ghent award he was picking up for Barry this week and asked how Barry was. Arnold said that he'd spoken to Barry on the phone on Saturday night and he was 'OK' but not well enough to travel. He also said that there is an issue with John being surrounded by people wanting to chat and get autographs when he attends these events and implied that he finds this a little stressful. David said it's a great programme on Thursday and said that he's looking forward to hearing this music played live by a great orchestra.

Miss Shirley Bassey Written by author John Williams, this is an unauthorised biography of the singer, just been published in the UK.

A cursory glance through the book reveals details of an affair with John Barry during the '63/4 concert tour.

It also includes an unsuccessful legal attempt to force the Bond producers to include "Mr Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" in the film Thunderball, after Barry had allegedly not liked her version and re-recorded it with Dionne Warwick.

The Melancholy Touch: Romantic Shades of John Barry’s Bond included in new book "James Bond in World and Popular Culture: The Films are Not Enough."

August 19, 2010

Karl Madden, Professor, Dept of the Library, Medgar Evers College, City University of New York, has written a book chapter entitled The Melancholy Touch: Romantic Shades of John Barry’s Bond – which is included in a new book to be available this September 2010 by Cambridge Scholars Publishing: "James Bond in World and Popular Culture: The Films are Not Enough".

Edited by Robert G. Weiner, B. Lynn Whitfield and Jack Becker, the book can be pre-ordered via amazon.com and although (currently) quite expensive ($82) it consists of an impressive 515 pages containing 40 original essays with new insights, scholarship, and understanding to the world of James Bond. Topics include the Bond girl, Bond related video games, Ian Fleming's relationship with the notorious Aleister Crowley and CIA director Alan Dulles. Other articles include Fleming as a character in modern fiction, Bond Jr. comics, the post Fleming novels of James Gardner and Raymond Benson, Bond as an American Superhero, and studies on the music, dance, fashion, and architecture in Bond films. Woody Allen and Peter Sellers as James Bond, are also considered as is Japanese imitation films from the 1960s, the Britishness of Bond, comparisons of Bond to Christian ideals, movie posters and much more. Scholars from a wide variety of disciplines have contributed a unique collection of perspectives on the world of James Bond and its history.

Madden: "I tried to explore a subtle sadness – a deeper dimension than is usually recognized – I feel John Barry brings to the character of James Bond."

"Barry to take soundtrack award - Prize to be delivered at Ghent Film Festival"

Variety.com reports that John Barry "is being honored with a lifetime achievement award from the World Soundtrack Academy. The four-time Oscar winner will receive the award on Oct. 21, during the Ghent Film Festival in Belgium.

Ceremony will be followed by a performance of Barry's work by the Brussels Philharmonic. Program will include selections from "Goldfinger," "Out of Africa," "Dances with Wolves" and "Midnight Cowboy."

Courtesy of producer Stéphane Lerouge we are now pleased to be able to confirm the full track listing for this forthcoming CD.

The Concert John Barry

01 - The James Bond Suite (17' 56") including: - Goldfinger - The James Bond Theme - From Russia with love - Thunderball - 007 - You only live twice - On her majesty's secret service - Diamonds are forever 02 - Born Free (4' 09") 03 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Suite (7' 03") including: - Curiouser and curiouser - I 've never been this far before - The me I never knew

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Great John Barry album makes world CD premiere at last! Original soundtrack from John Schlesinger 1930s-era drama with Donald Sutherland, Karen Black, William Atherton. In 1974, famed Dot label producer Tom Mack produces two back-to-back classic soundtracks to Paramount movies with similar 1930s Los Angeles settings: CHINATOWN (for ABC label) & THE DAY OF THE LOCUST (for London label).

Mack produces both LPs with emphasis on original scores while weaving in period music important to each respective movie, greatly enhancing mood of final album.

For THE DAY OF THE LOCUST, John Barry anchors with rich, warm main theme, then surrounds with appropriate variants to fit each scene. For climactic sequence, Barry writes what might be his most intense, dramatic cue of a long and famed career! Intrada CD features same classic program as London LP, presented from mint condition stereo album masters vaulted at Universal Music Group.

Producer Stephane Lerouge (Universal, France) has confirmed "The Concert John Barry" is due for release in April/May.

It has been remastered from the original tapes which were traced, after much searching, to Universal's Tokyo office.

The CD will contain four bonus tracks, as yet unnamed.

The new artwork will be added as soon as we have it.

Original track LP listing:

The James Bond Suite: (Goldfinger / The James Bond Theme / From Russia With Love / Thunderball / 007 / You Only Live Twice / On Her Majesty's Secret Service / Diamonds Are Forever) / Born Free / Alice's Adventures In Wonderland: Suite - (Curiouser & Curiouser / I've Never Been This Far Before / The Me I Never Knew); Midnight Cowboy / Mary, Queen Of Scots / The Adventurer

(The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by John Barry) ; Leader of the R.P.O. - Erich Gruenberg, who is also the soloist on Mary, Queen Of Scots.

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Play It Again Records CD catalogue offered the discerning listener a wide choice of digitally re-mastered recordings from film and television, and rare collections of work from the likes of Don Black and Ron Grainer.

Back by popular demand, popular Q The Music Show is coming back to The Harlington, Fleet bringing their fabulous and iconic music of James Bond to you in a stunning concert. This show has been a huge success at other theatres with its energetic and exciting performance by some of the UK’s leading musicians.

Featuring all the songs from the 007 movies, you can hear the greats like Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever, Skyfall, Thunderball, Live And Let Die, Goldeneye and Licence To Kill amongst all the others. With top musicians, dancers, and an informative and highly amusing compere, this show as everything you could want for a fabulous night out – and one that you will be talking about for years to come.

Formed in 2004, Q The Music Show have established a worldwide reputation for their authentic covers, orchestral sound and fabulous hair-raising vocalists. The show has been popular abroad at events in Monte Carlo, Germany, Italy, Guernsey, Prague and many others.

The popular Q The Music Show brings its James Bond Concert Spectacular to Buxton Opera House. The 13-piece band will be bringing the fabulous and iconic music of James Bond to you in a stunning concert. This show has been a huge success all around the world with its energetic and exciting performance by some of the UK’s leading musicians.

Featuring all the songs from the 007 movies, you can hear the greats like Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever, Skyfall, Thunderball, Live And Let Die, Goldeneye and Licence To Kill amongst all the others. With top musicians and an informative and highly amusing compere, this show as everything you could want for a fabulous night out – and one that you will be talking about for years to come.

Formed in 2004, Q The Music Show have established a worldwide reputation for their authentic covers, orchestral sound and fabulous hair-raising vocalists. The show has been popular abroad at events in Monte Carlo, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Guernsey, Prague and many others.

Barry Goldfinger (1964)Barry Main Theme, ZuluBarry On her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) We Have All the Time in the WorldBarry Somewhere in TimeBarry MoviolaBarry The PersuadersBarry Mary, Queen of ScotsBarry Midnight CowboyBarry Suite, Dances with Wolves

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Barry Born FreeBarry All Time High, Octopussy (1983)Barry Theme, Out of Africa (1985)Barry Body HeatBarry ChaplinBarry Space March (Capsule in Space), You Only Live TwiceBarry The KnackBarry Suite, James Bond

Legendary Hollywood composer John Barry won five Oscars throughout a career creating some of the most memorable music in the history of cinema. Enjoy an evening of his greatest hits – Bond themes from Goldfinger to We Have All the Time in the World, music from Zulu, Midnight Cowboy, Dances with Wolves and more.